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Post by twoboyzmom on Mar 8, 2016 14:25:59 GMT
I am getting the pic below as a tattoo on the inside of wrist (about 2" long) . I LOVE skeleton keys, and shamrocks hold a meaning to me, so I am incorporating the two. My question is, how would you do it color wise? Outline the shamrock green ink, and do the key part all black? The whole thing black? I can't decide! Thanks peas   |
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Post by magz811 on Mar 8, 2016 14:38:43 GMT
I would get it in all black, but don't shamrocks have three leaves?
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Post by twoboyzmom on Mar 8, 2016 14:42:48 GMT
4 leaf clover...didn't realize much difference. Basically I got engaged on st pattys day 21 years ago, so it's always been a symbol I love.
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Post by scorpeao on Mar 8, 2016 14:50:02 GMT
I'd do all black
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 14:55:26 GMT
I would do in all black as well.
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Post by miominmio on Mar 8, 2016 14:58:50 GMT
Another vote for black.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Mar 8, 2016 14:58:58 GMT
Another vote for all black. My mom had a green four leaf clover on her arm. The color just looked muddy after a while.
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Post by bluesafyre on Mar 8, 2016 15:00:17 GMT
I would do the shamrock in green outlined with black. I have several tattoos that have the color outlined with black and it's nice to add a touch of color |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Mar 8, 2016 15:05:27 GMT
All black. No color,
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Post by SnowWhite on Mar 8, 2016 15:10:21 GMT
Another vote for all black. My mom had a green four leaf clover on her arm. The color just looked muddy after a while. Good colors don't muddy. I have a partial sleeve on my left arm that I got in 2008 that most people think is brand new. |
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Post by twoboyzmom on Mar 8, 2016 15:19:38 GMT
I have 3 with color, some as old as 1997 and color still sharp
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Post by ModChick on Mar 8, 2016 15:26:55 GMT
I searched shamrock skeleton key tattoos and oh wow some gorgeous ideas. I love the one that has rose and thorns around the key. If you did something like that in the flowers and leaves is where you could add a hint of color, like a vintage print is what I'm seeing. On my phone or I'd link a photo.
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Post by lily on Mar 8, 2016 15:53:33 GMT
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Post by red88 on Mar 8, 2016 17:32:46 GMT
I have a green Celtic tattoo on the top of my foot, 7 years & still looks like new. I have several tattoo's, only 1 is all black, I like color. IF I were to choose, I'd put some green in there somewhere!
PS - Love the 3-d look, my spider is 3-d & he is awesome!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 17:48:55 GMT
I would go all black. Then again my tattoo was done in 1994 and has faded. Today's color inks are much more developed for better color retention over time.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Mar 8, 2016 17:52:53 GMT
I would do it in black/grey shading, but perhaps with a greenish undertone to it, so you could add the green color in there??
I really like the key-- I like the symbolism of the shape of it with your St. Patrick's Day connection.
(I want to get a skeleton key inside my right wrist as part of my weight loss journey (sort of a reminder to myself), but I can't find the exact key I want, yet... something with a filigree design, maybe.)
eta: or maybe add in a four-leaf clover leaf with it, too?? key crossed with a 4-leaf clover on a stem?
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Post by georgiapea on Mar 8, 2016 20:23:41 GMT
I would do the entire key in black ink, then fill in the inner part in green. If the green gets "muddy" it could be touched up.
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Post by janskylar on Mar 8, 2016 20:52:17 GMT
Another vote for all black. My mom had a green four leaf clover on her arm. The color just looked muddy after a while. Good colors don't muddy. I have a partial sleeve on my left arm that I got in 2008 that most people think is brand new. Same here. A reputable artist using quality inks is key (haha). I can go without using lotion for months and people still ask me if I just got my tattoos because they are very bright. It probably helps that I don't spend any time in the sun. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Mar 8, 2016 21:13:13 GMT
for me, personally, it's a style choice NOT to have very obvious black outlining; it's more 'old school' traditional, I guess-- ??
My first one was done like that, but the artist I had do my latest one has a much more 'artistic' and watercolor type style, so I personally would go with something that looks more realistic as far as the shading and design. (not sure I could do one that looks REALLY 3-D like the link shown, though!)
(I also had my current tattoo artist touch up the color and modify the designs on the first two tattoos I got, even though they were less than 10 years old-- in her opinion, the first artist didn't really do a very good job... lesson learned- do a lot of research before you pick a tattoo artist!)
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Post by esredhead on Mar 8, 2016 21:17:52 GMT
I am the gatekeeper of a tattoo shop and I asked our guys and one suggested get it in black but the inside shading of the clovers have them use sharp green undertones or shading. If you are wanting it green but not GREEN let the artist know that you are wanting hints of green similar to a sepia photo. But that is a beautiful key, I love old keys.
Andrea
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 22:02:40 GMT
I would keep it all black but have a small green shamrock added somewhere by the key. Maybe have the shamrock coming out of the opening of the key.
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Post by panda on Mar 8, 2016 22:41:09 GMT
Another vote for all black. My mom had a green four leaf clover on her arm. The color just looked muddy after a while. This. I have a four leaf clover on the top of my foot and wish I had done black. Although, come to think of it, it could be because it is on the top of my foot and has had a lot of rubbing and everything else that comes with wearing shoes every day! |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Mar 8, 2016 23:56:28 GMT
I have one on top of my foot (a pink ribbon for my sister) and got the color touched up on it. Didn't take very long at all, maybe only 10-15 minutes?? and it's SOO much brighter!! And like somebody else said, it depends on the quality of the inks they use, too...
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 9, 2016 1:45:20 GMT
After googling, I think I prefer the ones that are all black / shaded. And I LOVE the look of the 3D one that lily posted! It sounds like a great tattoo, especially because of the special meaning for you. Make sure you post photos when you've had it done. |
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Post by meridon on Mar 9, 2016 2:36:57 GMT
Is it possible to outline it in black and then add color later if you change your mind? I don't have any tattoos and don't know anything about the logistics of that, so I don't even know if that would be an option. I think I'd go with all black/shaded.
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Post by leftturnonly on Mar 9, 2016 2:44:08 GMT
I have 3 with color, some as old as 1997 and color still sharp Then sure. Add the green. I like the suggestion of outlinng it in black. |
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Post by panda on May 22, 2016 4:20:21 GMT
Did you ever get this done OP?
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Post by tracylynn on May 22, 2016 4:39:50 GMT
Another vote for all black. My mom had a green four leaf clover on her arm. The color just looked muddy after a while. If the ink is good and the tattoo artist is good, the color shouldn't muddy. |
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Post by mlynn on May 22, 2016 5:33:02 GMT
You could always do black/grays and outline the shamrocks with green. It would be there, but more subtle.
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Post by shaniam on May 22, 2016 6:13:50 GMT
Black and grey
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